Little labels--big sound : small record companies and the rise of American music / Rick Kennedy and Randy McNutt.

Author/creator Kennedy, Rick, 1956-
Other author McNutt, Randy.
Format Book
Publication InfoBloomington : Indiana University Press, ©1999.
Descriptionxxiii, 198 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction: Little labels and the American beat, 1920-1970 -- Gennett Records -- Paramount Records -- Dial Records -- King Records -- Duke-Peacock Records -- Sun Records -- Riverside Records -- Ace Records -- Monument Records -- Delmark Records -- Little labels on reissue anthologies.
Abstract From the 1920s through the 1960s, scores of small, independent record companies nurtured distinctly American music: jazz, blues, gospel, country, rhythm and blues, and the 1950s off-spring of R & B, rock 'n' roll. Operated by families or individuals, often on the fringe of mainstream culture, these labels fostered America's musical voice by discovering original artists who would become giants of popular culture.
Local noteLittle-310392--305131038106V
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 187-188) and index.
LCCN 98049455
ISBN0253335485 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3792 .K46 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold